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The Hit List GCSE Surgery Podcast with EKC Group

East Kent Colleges Group, IM Listening

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/2j. Total Éps: 6

Numi Gildert presents a GCSE surgery special recorded in front of a live audience at Canterbury College. Listen to advice from people in the know, professionals and students who might help you make the next step the best next step and find the course that's right for you at one of their OFSTED outstanding colleges.

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4. College Students: Their Journey

Épisode 4

jeudi 24 août 2023 • Durée 12:50

In this enlightening episode, Numi delves into the lives of three inspiring students - Luca, Samantha and Chandrika.

- We explore Luca's journey as a graphic design student who overcame health challenges to find his passion in hands-on learning and industry exposure. He shares his experience being elected president for the student union and how it provides him with a voice to influence change.

- Samantha is an ambitious A-level student balancing Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Psychology with her aspiration to become a surgeon. She highlights the college's flexible environment that offers enriching opportunities like trips and freshers fair.

- Chandrika has been studying at Canterbury College for five years now; currently enrolled in Access to Higher Education as she aims to be a children's nurse. She appreciates the support provided by Ashford Learning Hub for students with special education needs or mental health conditions.

The trio also share their advice on handling unexpected academic results, asserting that setbacks should be seen as stepping stones towards future achievements rather than failures. They encourage exploring various paths of success beyond academics through opportunities such as joining student unions or societies.

Wrapping up the discussion, they emphasize choosing something enjoyable and rewarding for effective learning within post-GCSEs education framework - highlighting independence within diversity offered by colleges compared to schools.

Stay tuned till end where our guests leave us with profound thoughts about listening not only others' advice but also your heart when deciding your path after GCSEs!

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1. GCSE Results: Exploring Your Next Steps

Épisode 1

jeudi 24 août 2023 • Durée 20:44

Key highlights from episode 1 include:

1. Post-GCSE Pathways: Students can stay at their current school for sixth form or apply elsewhere. Colleges offer traditional courses focusing on one subject, T-levels that include more work experience, A-levels similar to those offered at schools and apprenticeships outside college.

2. Early Research is Key: Attend open days at prospective institutions and talk to tutors about subjects you're interested in.

3. Apprenticeship Advice: Consider what they want for their future career before making decisions, whilst Holly highlights the support available at colleges such as dedicated teams providing advice on next steps and course information sessions.

4. Communication is Essential: Discuss your results openly with family, friends, school or institution you've applied to - they can provide guidance and help devise a positive plan of action.

5. Flexibility in Further Education: Don't rush decisions under pressure; changing courses is possible if initial choices aren't suitable.

6. Course Variety & Support Staff Guidance: College provides opportunities like apprenticeships & T-levels alongside traditional A-levels or BTECs which allow focus on one subject of interest.

7. Industry Experience through Work Placements: These enhance CVs while providing real-world exposure within chosen field.

8. Fostering Maturity & Time Management Skills : Unlike regular schools' five-day week structure ,college encourages self-structured study sessions three days per week balancing part-time jobs .

9. Smooth Transitioning from School to College : Dedicated well-being teams ensure smooth transition along with social events aimed at fostering friendships such as Freshers' Fair held annually at the start of each academic year .

Remember! - regardless of your GCSE results, there are always different paths available no matter what the outcome.

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2. Exploring T-Levels

Épisode 2

jeudi 24 août 2023 • Durée 12:19

In this episode, Numi and her guests cover the following topics:

1. Introduction to T levels: A new qualification in the UK designed as an alternative to A levels for students seeking hands-on careers.

2. Structure of T-levels: Combines work experience with traditional coursework and exams, involving 20% fieldwork and 80% classroom theory study.

3. Benefits of T-levels: Provides firsthand exposure to industries such as computing and construction while offering fresh perspectives to employers dealing with legacy systems.

4. Completion outcomes: Leads directly into full-time employment or university entry based on UCAS tariff equivalence, making graduates job-ready immediately upon completion.

5. Misconceptions about T-levels: Often misunderstood as inferior to A levels but are gaining popularity due to their practical skills relevance and increasing recognition by universities and employers.

6. Expansion of T level courses in Kent: From construction at Folkstone College, design surveying in Canterbury, upcoming hair beauty or catering courses; each area will soon offer a T-Level course.

7. Learning Environment & Course structure: Not confined to classrooms - includes practical experiences like network building, coding applications etc., preparing students for direct employment or starting their own business.

8. Application process & open day information for interested individuals wanting explore more about the program.

9. Program focus details - First year is theory-heavy focusing on RT Levels in onsite construction followed by second year that emphasizes on practical skills through work placements started from first year.

10. Take a tour around Folkstone's facilities including specialized workshops for carpentry, joinery painting-decorating or brickwork along with professional setting equipped with computers-laptops mimicking industry environment where theory classes are held also serving meeting place when employers visit providing industry insights.

3. Exploring Apprenticeships

Épisode 3

jeudi 24 août 2023 • Durée 07:45

Key Points:

1. Structure of Apprenticeships: Majority involve one day at college per week and some are entirely online. Apprentices spend 80% of their time working and 20% studying.

2. Support Systems: Trainers provide support to apprentices either in-person or remotely while colleges offer tutors and additional learning resources.

3. Pay & Opportunities: Many employers may choose to pay more than minimum wage based on the role's skill level and company size. Many apprentices secure permanent positions within the same company upon completion.

4. Benefits for Companies: Hiring an apprentice allows companies to shape inexperienced school leavers into ideal employees by imparting necessary skills.

5. College Life for Apprentices: Full-time students entitled to all facilities/activities; can switch from BTEC/A-level course to an apprenticeship at any stage.

This discussion provides key insights into why both individuals seeking career progression and businesses looking for skilled talent should consider apprenticeships as a promising option!

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5. Q&A: Entrepreneurship Education & Financial Aid

Épisode 5

jeudi 24 août 2023 • Durée 13:18

In the final episode of The Hit List GCSE Surgery, Numi and her guests are asked questions from the audience:

1. **Educational Options for Aspiring Entrepreneurs**: We discuss the importance of tech skills and general business courses in today's entrepreneurial landscape.

2. **Financial Support for Alternative Routes**: Learn about the support schemes available for apprenticeships or T levels based on household income, including travel expenses and equipment costs.

3. **Impact of Apprenticeship/T Level on University Prospects**: Discover how apprenticeships can lead directly into university courses without affecting admissions, and how an Access to Higher Education qualification can improve UCAS points within a year.

4. **STEM Career Paths Post-GCSEs**: Explore various post-GCSE options like A levels, T levels (technical), BTECs, college courses or apprenticeships suitable for STEM careers.

5. **Career Guidance & College/University Visits**: Importance of career advisers at local colleges/schools providing guidance using online resources during hour-long appointments as well as visiting potential colleges/universities to gauge personal fit.

6. **Planning Your Future Career Path: Reverse Engineering Approach:** Consider reverse engineering your career path - decide what you want to do first then identify necessary qualifications along with alternative choices in case of unforeseen obstacles.

Remember that new job possibilities are emerging due to societal and technological growth which may not have existed when we began our education!

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Trailer

mardi 15 août 2023 • Durée 00:30

Join Numi Gildert for a very special live GCSE Surgery Podcast Special from Canterbury College. With GCSE results day almost upon us, we'll be here to provide advice from professionals and students about your next best steps in education and find suitable courses with East Kent Colleges Group at one of their OFSTED outstanding colleges. You can listen to this podcast from 10pm on Thursday the 24th August.

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